Dorset Council · Awarded contract
Awarded

Provision of Advocacy and Independent Visitor Services for Children and Young People by Dorset Council

Awarded 31 Jul 2024

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Awarded31 Jul 2024
Value£1,145,649.00
RegionSouth West
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Expires in 9mo2y 12mo term, 76% elapsed
Awarded 31 July 2024Expires 30 July 2027

Dorset Council awarded a contract to The National Youth Advocacy Service (NYAS) for the provision of Advocacy and Independent Visitor (IV) services for children and young people.

The contract, valued at £1,145,649, commenced on 1 August 2024 for an initial period of 3 years, with options to extend annually for a further 3 years (3+1+1+1), potentially totaling 6 years.

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